Articles by Kirk Kerkorian School of Medicine at UNLV
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New Face: Joann Strobbe
Helping build a medical school from scratch is a rare opportunity this new staffer says she couldn’t ignore.
The Perseverance of a Pediatric Surgeon
Although high school teachers discouraged him, Michael G. Scheidler was determined to become a doctor.
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UNLV Clinic Offers Hope to Neurological Patients
University physicians say advances in treatment provide promising options.
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Ending the Need to Leave Nevada for Health Care
School of Medicine professor Dr. John Ham leads state's only organ transplant program.
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Good Medicine
Mayor Carolyn Goodman predicts progress in Las Vegas, courtesy of the UNLV School of Medicine and its founding dean.
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Medical Research Through Cross-Campus Collaboration
UNLV research administrators on creating an environment to connect faculty from different disciplines.
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UNLV Medicine's New CEO Eyes the Details
Dr. Michael Gardner knows the impact that fostering a culture for excellence can have on a patient's care.
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With an Eye to Service
UNLV School of Medicine student Lauren Hollifield was inspired by her experiences abroad to come back to Las Vegas to practice medicine.